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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
4
Orange County Observer reports a North Carolina Home Coming Jubilee and Reunion planned for October 17 22 at Raleigh during the fiftieth State Fair. Mayor Wynne chairs the committee and seeks names and addresses of NC-born residents living elsewhere to invite them.
A Rocky Mount North Carolina resident reports suffering through a severe cold and credits Dr. Kings New Discovery with complete relief after nine days. The ad proclaims it as the surest remedy for colds throat, hemorrhages, la grippe, asthma, and fever. Trial bottle free guaranteed by W. Hayes, Druggist. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for aiding digestion, appetite, and bowel regulation, available from W A Hayes and West End Drug Co.
A man questions why a woman who never spends more than 17 cents on luncheon would spend 50 on a hat. The dialogue highlights differing spending priorities and attitudes toward value.
Mrs Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana reports lasting benefit from Foley Kidney Pills after years of kidney trouble and costly care. She says the medicine gave a permanent cure and she can work again. Sold by all druggists. Also an ad for Bloodive The World's Tonic with a 10 cent free sample offer from The Bloodine Co Boston Mass and agent W A Hager.
Mrs M L Taylor and Sister operate a Hillsboro millinery and furnishing goods store known for top facilities and current fashions. Twice yearly they visit Baltimore to select latest styles, ensuring ladies in the region stay in touch with popular ideas in millinery and wearing apparel. Their long running, trusted service serves many leading families with a steady patronage across seasons.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria, chills, fever, and digestive troubles with a testimonial from Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama, N. J. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's remedy for travel illness and diarrhea, urging readers to carry it on trips and noting local sellers W. A. Hayes and West End Drug Co. A closing quote warns about swimming misadventures.
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria praises Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief from backache and kidney trouble claiming restored health. Dysentery cure Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is touted as successful in nine epidemics and suitable for all ages sold by W A Hayes and West End Drug Co. A local firm advertises a shirt without buttons, a long standing novelty.
Athletic director arrangements are set for Elon College with Mear Hearne, the Wilson Champion star, to coach the team and serve as athletic director next year. Hearne, popular as a student and pitcher last year, arrives highly qualified in temperament, training, and experience. Manager J Ingle is busy arranging the schedule for the ensuing year, with Elon expected to make a red letter surge in athletics.
A cluttered advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves barn and skin wounds and ulcers, with claims of fast cures for various sores. Also promotes Bloodine Liver Pills for headaches, biliousness, and digestive issues. Mentions W. A. Hayes drug store and a special agent in Boston, Mass.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Pills claiming cures for backache and urinary issues and preventing Bright's Disease. It also promotes Elon College in North Carolina as a coeducational, modern, well-equipped institution with music art elocution business and preparatory departments and normal courses for teachers with modest terms.
Five store rooms in West End near the depot and Bellevue cotton mill. Two owned by me, three leased long term with good rent. Property tax free locally and guaranteed over 12 percent net after state and county taxes. Quick showings available.
Coal City Alabama resident says Dr King’s New Life Pill cured long standing liver and kidney trouble after 12 years. Ad lists products from W A Hayes and The Bisdine Co with various ailments claimed to be helped. Also quotes a motivational line about perseverance and success.
Foley's Honey and Tar relieves cough throat and bronchial irritation. No opiates or harm from drug. Sold by all druggists. Leave your name and employment Stevenson.
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